Fat Burning Science: Metabolism, Medications and Health Risks

How does your body burn fat during ketosis and aerobic exercise? Factors like depression, medications (Neurontin/Celexa), and thyroid levels (TSH) significantly impact your weight loss progress.

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How to Lose Weight When Taking Atenolol

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Hannah Rice Myers

Weight gain can be a side effect of atenolol, a beta blocker prescribed to treat high blood pressure, heart failure or migraines, in some people. Dr. Sheldon G.

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Cholesterol Drug Side Effect: Weight Loss

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Hannah Rice Myers

Statins, bile acid sequestrants, cholesterol absorption inhibitors, fibrates and niacin are all types of cholesterol medications your doctor can prescribe. Each of these drugs has its own side effects, some more common than others. Although weight loss is rare, it is a possible side effect you should be aware of.